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willythecat

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    Renaming HJT exe
    « on: May 05, 2009, 05:15:41 PM »
    Haven't had to use HJT at all yet, but will download it just in case, for possible future use. (your suggestions about downloading MBAM and SAS have proved invaluable, got me out of a few pickles)
    Now for the silly question - When you have to use HJT, why do you need to rename the exe file to sniper?
    Thanks
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    evilfantasy

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    Re: Renaming HJT exe
    « Reply #1 on: May 05, 2009, 05:34:26 PM »
    There is malware that can detect the hijackthis.exe and "hide" from it. Renaming it ensures this doesn't happen.
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    willythecat

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      Re: Renaming HJT exe
      « Reply #2 on: May 05, 2009, 05:49:26 PM »
      Always been puzzling me that. Stands to reason when you know why!
      Thanks very much Evil.
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